Iga Świątek and Jannik Sinner had a memorable Wimbledon campaign, each capping it off by claiming the coveted Major title. But their triumph on Centre Court wasn’t the only highlight. Following their victories this past weekend, the duo attended the Champions’ Dinner and delighted attendees with a celebratory dance.
A few days after making a graceful appearance, Świątek shared some behind-the-scenes details about the evening.
Iga Świątek Details the Lead-Up to the Champions’ Ball Dance With Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon
Following their commanding performances on court, the duo stole the spotlight at the Champions’ Ball, a long-standing Wimbledon tradition held on the final Sunday evening of the tournament. The event honors champions from both categories in a celebratory setting.
While the Pole exuded elegance in a lilac Stella McCartney gown, Sinner looked equally composed in a custom Gucci suit. The duo shared a brief but charming dance, complete with a twirl, as the crowd cheered for them.
Speaking recently with the renowned Polish media outlet TVP Sport, Świątek revealed that she had never done ballroom dancing before and that her long dress only added to the challenge.
“I’d never done ballroom dancing before and wasn’t sure I could handle it. I also wore a long dress that I couldn’t even walk in without holding it up with my hand,” she said (translated from Polish to English).
Świątek said she and Sinner were unsure at first about dancing, but organizers helped them decide. The Italian seemed relaxed, and the simple steps made the dance enjoyable and easy for his partner.
“So Jannik and I debated whether to dance or not. Later, the organizers arranged our conversations so that we both finally agreed. I think Jannik was also relaxed and wanted to dance. The dance itself turned out great. I knew it wouldn’t be anything complicated, more like a little swaying from foot to foot, so that made it a bit easier,” she added.
Świątek showed class in the Wimbledon final on Saturday, Jul. 12, against the USA’s Amanda Anisimova. Drawing on her experience, the Pole outclassed her opponent with a double bagel to claim the sport’s oldest Grand Slam title. Sinner, meanwhile, overcame a one-set deficit against arch-rival Carlos Alcaraz, rallying to win 4–6, 6–4, 6–4, 6–4 and secure the title.
Iga Świątek Shares That Dancing With Jannik Sinner Will Be a Lifelong Memory
The entire experience was quite novel for Świątek. However, what she initially thought would be challenging turned out to be a memorable moment, as she later affirmed in the interview.
“In the end, everything turned out well. Jannik was also great. Even though I had a lot of doubts beforehand, I told the dinner organizer thank you for making us both dance, even though we weren’t quite feeling it. I think this moment will stay with us for the rest of our lives,” she said.
Świątek’s triumphant run at SW19 ended a title drought that had stretched since the 2024 French Open. The win propelled her from No. 8 to No. 3 in the WTA rankings and marked her sixth Grand Slam title. Meanwhile, Sinner cemented his hold on the World No. 1 spot with his Wimbledon triumph, his fourth Grand Slam title.